The law provided the new federal government with its first reliable source of revenue and laid a foundation for early fiscal policy and Alexander Hamilton's later financial program.
President George Washington signed the Tariff Act of 1789, the first major revenue law under the new Constitution imposing duties on imports.
The law provided the new federal government with its first reliable source of revenue and laid a foundation for early fiscal policy and Alexander Hamilton's later financial program.
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Trump officially signs a sanctions bill that expands tariff powers against Russia.
Trump signs a sanctions bill that empowers him to impose significant tariffs on India.
Trump signed a sanctions bill against Russia, enhancing his tariff authority.
Trump officially signs a sanctions bill against Russia, expanding his tariff powers.